2011 BMW 118 vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 118 | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 118 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 52 L |
